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know-it-all in German

know-it-all in German is Besserwisser, Rechthaber, Besserwisserin.

know-it-all in German

Besserwisser
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
Rechthaber
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
Besserwisserin
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
Neunmalkluger
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
Klugscheißer
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
Klugscheißerin
noun
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.
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What is "know-it-all" in German?

"know-it-all" in German is Besserwisser, Rechthaber, Besserwisserin.

Are there other ways to say "know-it-all" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "know-it-all": Besserwisser, Rechthaber, Besserwisserin, Neunmalkluger, Klugscheißer, Klugscheißerin.

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